Guided walk to the Kinsol Trestle September 2022On September 13th, I took several members of the Victoria Genealogical Society on a guided walk to the Kinsol Trestle. The story behind this spectacular bridge is an amazing story...
British Home Children in Canada September 2022Join us, in person, on September 20th at 7pm when Lois Thompson will talk about the stories of the British Home Children who were sent to Canada. The talk will...
A Big Win for the Museum September 2022Thank you very much to the Vancouver Island Region Porsche Club of America for the generous proceeds from their 50/50 draw at their recent event, Porsches on the Pitch! Tim...
The Shawnigan Lake Lumber Company June 2022 Kendalle Freeman, Summer Student – Shawnigan Lake Museum The Shawnigan Lake Lumber Company began in the late 1880’s.This meant the company went into production just before the boom on...
Shawnigan Lake Hotels May 2022Morton House Anticipating the E&N Railway, Charlie Morton opened the first hotel in Shawnigan, in 1886. Known as Morton House, it was situated along the tracks near where Government Wharf...
Shawnigan Lake as an Education Centre May 2022Shawnigan Lake as an Education centre In the early 20th Century, with an elevation 400 feet higher than Victoria, the air was considered to be bracing and healthful. Some parents...
